Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PVBZ74 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PVBZ74 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PVBZ74 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 1PVBZ74 or a locus conversion of 1PVBZ74 with another maize variety.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for increasing plant growth for higher crop yield are provided. The methods involve the expression in a plant of interest of at least one C4 transporter coding sequence. Plants showing increased expression of one or more C4 transporter coding sequence of interest are encompassed by the invention. It is recognized that any method for increasing the expression of the C4 transporter coding sequences in a plant of interest can be used in the practice of the methods disclosed herein. Such methods include transformation, breeding and the like. Increased expression of the C4 transporter coding sequences in the plant of interest results in yield gains. Expression cassettes and vectors comprising the C4 transporter sequences disclosed herein are also provided herein. Methods for identifying genes under positive selection in plants that use C4 photosynthesis are disclosed and provided herein.

Abstract: Materials and methods are provided for making plants (e.g., Nicotiana varieties) that are suitable for producing therapeutic polypeptides suitable for administration to humans and animals, particularly by making TAL effector endonuclease-induced mutations in genes encoding xylosyltransferases and fucosyltransferases.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08N790 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X08N790 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08N790 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08N790, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08N790 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08N790 and methods of using maize variety X08N790 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08N708 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X08N708 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08N708 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08N708, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08N708 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08N708 and methods of using maize variety X08N708 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00N537 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X00N537 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00N537 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X00N537, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00N537 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00N537 and methods of using maize variety X00N537 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18N897 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18N897 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18N897 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18N897, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18N897 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18N897 and methods of using maize variety X18N897 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13P461 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X13P461 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13P461 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13P461, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13P461 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13P461 and methods of using maize variety X13P461 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00P568 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X00P568 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00P568 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X00P568, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00P568 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00P568 and methods of using maize variety X00P568 are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to the alfalfa variety designated 513M118. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the alfalfa variety 513M118. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the alfalfa variety 513M118 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing alfalfa plants by crossing the alfalfa variety 513M118 with itself or another alfalfa variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the alfalfa variety designated R414H347. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the alfalfa variety R414H347. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the alfalfa variety R414H347 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing alfalfa plants by crossing the alfalfa variety R414H347 with itself or another alfalfa variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the alfalfa variety designated C0316A3159. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the alfalfa variety C0316A3159. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the alfalfa variety C0316A3159 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing alfalfa plants by crossing the alfalfa variety C0316A3159 with itself or another alfalfa variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X85P994 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X85P994 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X85P994 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X85P994, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X85P994 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X85P994 and methods of using maize variety X85P994 are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel bean plants, such as bean designated BASS are disclosed. In some embodiments, the disclosure relates to the seeds of bean plant BASS, to the plants and plant parts of bean BASS, and to methods for producing a bean plant by crossing the bean plant BASS with itself or another bean plant. The disclosure further relates to methods for producing other bean plants derived from the bean BASS.

Abstract: Novel bean plants, such as bean designated JOLIET are disclosed. In some embodiments, the disclosure relates to the seeds of bean plant JOLIET, to the plants and plant parts of bean JOLIET, and to methods for producing a bean plant by crossing the bean plant JOLIET with itself or another bean plant. The disclosure further relates to methods for producing other bean plants derived from the bean JOLIET.

Abstract: Novel bean plants, such as bean designated WILLS are disclosed. In some embodiments, the disclosure relates to the seeds of bean plant WILLS, to the plants and plant parts of bean WILLS, and to methods for producing a bean plant by crossing the bean plant WILLS with itself or another bean plant. The disclosure further relates to methods for producing other bean plants derived from the bean WILLS.

Abstract: Provided are an isolated polynucleotide and a method for controlling insect invasion. The isolated polynucleotide is a plurality of target sequences for controlling target gene c35112 of a coleopteran pest, Monolepta hieroglyphica, comprising: a) a polynucleotide sequence shown as SEQ ID NO: 1; or (b) a polynucleotide sequence having at least 15 or 17 or 19 or 21 contiguous nucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 1, a double-stranded RNA comprising at least one strand complementary to the polynucleotide sequence being capable of inhibiting the growth of coleopteran pests after being ingested by the coleopteran pests; or (c) any one of polynucleotide sequences shown as SEQ ID NO: 3 to SEQ ID NO: 20; or (d) a polynucleotide sequence that hybridizes under stringent conditions to a polynucleotide sequence as defined in (a), (b) or (c).

Abstract: Novel bean plants, such as bean designated HMC016335 are disclosed. In some embodiments, the disclosure relates to the seeds of bean plant HMC016335, to the plants and plant parts of bean HMC016335, and to methods for producing a bean plant by crossing the bean plant HMC016335 with itself or another bean plant. The disclosure further relates to methods for producing other bean plants derived from the bean HMC016335.

Abstract: Novel bean plants, such as bean designated PEARY are disclosed. In some embodiments, the disclosure relates to the seeds of bean plant PEARY, to the plants and plant parts of bean PEARY, and to methods for producing a bean plant by crossing the bean plant PEARY with itself or another bean plant. The disclosure further relates to methods for producing other bean plants derived from the bean PEARY.

Abstract: A genetically modified plant or plant cell with reduced ?1,3-fucosyltransferase and ?1,2-xylosyltransferase activity compared to a wild type plant or plant cell, wherein less than 10% of the total glycan on a protein produced by the plant or plant cell is ?1,3-fucosylated glycan and less than 3% of the total glycan on the protein is ?1,2-xylosylated glycan is provided. In one embodiment, the plant or plant cell comprises three T-DNA insertions expressing five copies of RNAi targeting ?1,3-fucosyltranserase and three copies of RNAi targeting ?1,2xylosyltransferase.